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Car MPG recommendations
« on: Apr 20th, 2006, 6:10pm » |
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Hi all,
Haven't posted much lately. Been busy looking at houses.
O.k., here's the story... I'm moving 60 miles ONE WAY from my job. This kills the conserve gas thread. 
I NEED a car that has excellent MPG. I figure to put around 30K miles a year so it'll be pretty much a disposable car.
What can you all recommend ? BM
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #1 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 6:13pm » |
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #2 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 6:17pm » |
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #3 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 6:21pm » |
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LOL Jimmers, I was thinking more on the lines of a Chevy Cobalt so far, the sticker reads 34 MPG with a manual tranny.
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #4 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 7:20pm » |
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Honda Civic, hands down. Still get 40 mpg (hwy) after 12 years and 175,000 miles. Damn dependable, too.
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #5 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 7:29pm » |
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That sounds like a heck of a deal. It would last me 6 years at that rate.
Thanks Nani.
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #6 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 7:33pm » |
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I have been driving a Ford Focus ZTW....33mpg on the highway. Plus, it's fun to drive--good acceleration at lower speeds.
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« Reply #7 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 8:54pm » |
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How bout one of these?
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #8 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 9:05pm » |
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on Apr 20th, 2006, 8:54pm, chewy wrote:
We're talking CHICAGO Dan Ryan Expressway. I think NOT there Chewy. 
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« Reply #9 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 9:10pm » |
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Well, hubby drove 30 miles to work 1 way each day and got 27mpg with his 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix. So far I'm getting 26 with my Bonneville, but I haven't driven it far enough to really get an accurate highway mpg. Plus, the acceleration is much faster than a 4 banger.
Of course, a V6 Camry is a good choice too for pickup and mpg. 
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« Reply #10 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 9:10pm » |
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Ok then. How about one of these?
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« Reply #11 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 10:00pm » |
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If not a Honda Civic, then a Toyota Corolla. Rated at 30/38, with 40+ possible on the highway with cruise control.
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« Reply #12 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 10:05pm » |
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My dad lives 45 miles away from his work, and drives 5-6 times a week. He drives a Honda Civic, and I have one because of him. He gets an average of 38 mpg at 70. I am cheap, so I drive 60. I got 47mpg the other day going to see them. VERY reliable cars. Has a good strong engine, and goes, (as my dad states) like a striped assed ape.
Hope this helps man
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #13 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 11:12pm » |
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I'm tellin ya get a YUGO! It gets great mileage because half the time your pushing that piece of shit!
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #14 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 11:25pm » |
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on Apr 20th, 2006, 6:21pm, BlueMeanie wrote:| LOL Jimmers, I was thinking more on the lines of a Chevy Cobalt so far, the sticker reads 34 MPG with a manual tranny. |
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I had a 1989 Mustang 4cyl, that got the same gas mileage, I guess the engine efficiency development is really stagnate.
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« Reply #15 on: Apr 20th, 2006, 11:47pm » |
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I gotta agree with Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. I just bought a 2006 Corolla and got 38mpg coming from Memphis to Kentucky and I had the cruise on 78mph all the way. I am sure if I had driven 65mph, I would have easily gotten 40mph. Both are very dependable. The only reason I got a Toyota instead of Honda was we have a local Toyota dealership in town.
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« Reply #16 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 4:54am » |
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #17 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 12:29pm » |
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The hondas are great mpg and reliability. My Kids getting 38 mpg hwy and 32 mpg city with a civic he says. Nice zippy little car. And hes a got a heavy foot.
For sale
Ford expedition.
12 mpg city, 14 hwy if you drive like me.
Cant hardly give it away. Only $90.00 to fill the tank yesterday.
Acura RL uses premium gas 14 city, 20 hwy at 85 mph cruising speeds. tickets extra.
Have 69 dodge 4-w/dr p/up not for sale but gets over 7 miles per gallon. has full dual tanks of gas from 4 or 5 yrs ago. I have come to call it my retirement account due to the value of the gas.
Think I'll get a moped.
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #18 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 12:31pm » |
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Depending on what you'd like to spend there are several choices.....
Buying new....price not much of a concern....
VW Beetle Diesel City - 37 Hwy - 44
VW Jetta Diesel 36 41
Toyota Corolla 32 41
Honda Civic 30 40
Buying new......price a concern......
Kia Rio City - 32 Hwy - 35
Chey Aveo 26 35
Buying used....
All of the above plus.....
Dodge Neon City - 29 Hwy - 36
All are manual transmissions.....
You can find the government rating for the last ten years here: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
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« Reply #19 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 12:37pm » |
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I agree with just about all the posts---The Civic sounds the best, However I own a Chevy Cobalt and the car is wonderful Highway about 35/mpg !!!
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« Reply #20 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 12:54pm » |
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Dont rule out the Hyundai line either they are pretty good for that too.
I got a Elantra and it is doing really good so far 2 years now.
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #21 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 12:58pm » |
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Suburban 4x4 - 11 city, 15 hiway, and you only need to fill up every 400 - 450 miles. Saves on frequent stops at the gas station. Only $114.00 yesterday.
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« Reply #22 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 4:01pm » |
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on Apr 21st, 2006, 12:54pm, Ghost wrote:Dont rule out the Hyundai line either they are pretty good for that too.
I got a Elantra and it is doing really good so far 2 years now.
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« Reply #23 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 4:15pm » |
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Re: Car MPG recommendations
« Reply #24 on: Apr 21st, 2006, 5:44pm » |
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get ya a k&n air filter, will add about 50 milesto a tank of gas, no kidding, best investment i ever made. They r about 40 dollars but will pay fro themselves in a few weeks plus you don't ever have to change them
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